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A Severed Pig's Head, a Friend's Dead Body and Other Things Not to Bring to a Soccer Game

By Matthew HallMar 31st 2011 – 7:32AM
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You can add the dead guy at a pro game in Colombia last weekend to a list of crazy behavior by soccer fans at games. In the now infamous story, fans in Colombia stole the body of a murdered friend from a funeral home and took his corpse to the stadium to cheer on their favorite team -- a whole new twist on Pro Zombie...

Soccer Player Apologizes for Kicking and Killing Owl [VIDEO]

Mar 2nd 2011 – 4:52PM

A soccer player is trying to convince fans in Colombia that he gives a hoot after kicking and killing an owl that was a mascot for a rival team. Luis Moreno, a defender for the Deportivo Pereira team, booted a live owl that landed on the field during a game over the weekend, The Telegraph reports. The bird -- which had...

Buffalo Billionaire to Sponsor Ragtag British Soccer Team

By Matthew HallFeb 9th 2011 – 2:50PM
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An American billionaire is spending part of his family fortune saving a lowly English soccer team from possible extinction. Bob Rich has bought into the Bedlington Terriers, a team near the Scottish border that competes in the ninth tier of English soccer in front of about 60 fans. The 70-year-old native of...

Opinion: What Can Soccer Teach Us About Fighting Terrorism?

By Lionel BeehnerFeb 3rd 2011 – 5:00AM
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You have to hand it to the Russian government. Just as the United States scrapped its widely mocked color-coded threat-level system, Duma lawmakers have adopted a near replica in response to a suicide bombing at the Domodedovo Airport that killed 40 people. Moscow has not grasped the sheer inanity of such a ridiculous...

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Arnal Dayaratna: Brazil Defeats U.S. 4-1 in Friendly

May 31st 2012 - 12:32PM

Brazil defeated the U.S. 4-1 in a fiercely contested friendly at the FedEx Field in Landover, Md., last night.

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Gary Neville Labels Past England Qualifying Celebrations 'Embarrassing' Ahead Of Euro 2012

May 31st 2012 - 11:21AM

Gary Neville has admitted England's celebrations at qualifying for major tournaments in the past were "embarrassing".

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US Loses to Brazil 4-1 at International Friendly Game

May 31st 2012 - 09:48AM

The United States entered last night's international friendly game against Brazil with five straight wins.

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U.S. Soccer Outclassed By Brazil, 4-1, As Neymar, Thiago Silva, Marcelo, Pato Score Goals (VIDEO)

May 31st 2012 - 07:10AM

After showing signs of improvement over the past few months, the United States was brought back to reality by Brazil in a crushing 4-1 victory at Fed Ex Field.

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Real Madrid Go Retro With New Adidas Home Shirt For 2012/13

May 31st 2012 - 05:36AM

Real Madrid's new kit for the 2012/13 season has been revealed, and sportswear designer adidas have conjured up some retro magic.

Soccer News From the Web

  • 05/31/12 GM Sponsors Global Futbol, After Dropping Super Bowl... Source: CBS - WWJ 950 Newsradio - Detroit MI DETROIT — (WWJ) Chevrolet has 660,000,000 reasons to sponsor the Manchester United futbol (we call it soccer) team.
  • 05/31/12 DHL Delivers Manchester United Stars to the World Source: AgencySpy - Mediabistro.com One of the biggest benefits of sponsoring what is arguably the world's most famous professional sports teams is being able to use its likeness in advertising.
  • 05/31/12 Birmingham City News: Second set of financial results... Source: Birmingham Mail - Birmingham - West Midlands - UK Birmingham City have said it's 'business as usual' despite the latest announcement from Hong Kong about another set of overdue financial results.
  • 05/31/12 Bursaspor cut Prince Tagoe Source: SuperSport Things get worse for former Black Stars regular Prince Tagoe as Turkish side Bursaspor have asked him to look for a new club. he was given the ultimatum earlier this week.
  • 05/31/12 Lampard to miss Euros Source: TheFA.com Frank Lampard has been ruled out of Euro 2012 due to a thigh injury.

Background on Soccer

Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball.

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